01-27-2000 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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Zoning Board of Adjustn. Minutes of January 27, 2000 Page 3 of 11 Building Setbacks - As stated earlier, 5 of the 9 buildings encroach into current required setback areas. Physically moving or relocating the buildings is not a reasonable solution. However, setback requirements could be accomplished by acquiring additional property around the boundary of the site. On the west side, additional land could be acquired from the property owner. Number of Dwelling Units per Acre - There are currently 57 dwelling units on a 1.83 acre site. This calculates to a density of 31 units per acre. There are two directions available to remedy this nonconformity. The first requires the elimination of 7 dwelling units within the existing 1.83 acre site which creates a conforming density of 27 units pre acre. The second alternative would be to gain approximately 12,245 square feet of land and apply to the existing 57 units. This again would create a conforming density of 27 units per acre. Landscaping - Current development standards require 6% landscaping. The site plan submitted by the applicant shows a significant amount of proposed landscaping estimated to be approximately 12% to 15%. Chairperson Grant asked Mr. Kneupper if the applicant had submitted a set of detailed plans for renovation of the project. Mr. Kneupper replied that the applicant's architect had submitted a schematic plan for renovation. When Chairperson Grant questioned the condition of the slabs, brick veneer, and underground sewer, Mr. Kneupper answered that nothing was submitted that would indicate the condition of those items. Chaiperson Grant asked if the City's Inspection Division knew what the exact conditions were. Mr. Kneupper replied they did not, however, the buildings were not condemned to be tom down under the City's Dangerous Building Program. They were, in fact, determined to be structurally sound. Mr. Capen asked who owned the property. Mr. Kneupper answered that to the best of his knowledge, the owners were Lakeside Center, Inc. Chairperson Grant asked everyone in the audience, who intended to address the Board, to please stand and be sworn in. Chairperson Grant simultaneously swore in everyone that was standing. A. PROPONENTS Ruben Garza, representing Lakeside Center, addressed the Board. Mr. Garza stated that before this project was considered, they came to the City and obtained a letter stating there would be no problem with zoning. He distributed a copy of that letter to the Board. In addition, representatives walked the streets in the area in order to inform residents in the neighborhood of what they were planning to do. While addressing the board, Mr. Garza noted the following: